Wrestling fans got a shock late Tuesday when word spread that The Ultimate Warrior, a legend in the WWE, has died at 54.

The WWE confirmed the sad news on its website, saying, "We are grateful that just days ago, Warrior had the opportunity to take his rightful place in the WWE Hall of Fame and was also able to appear at WrestleMania 30 and Monday Night Raw to address his legions of fans."

According to TMZ, the wrestler, whose real name was James Hellwig, collapsed outside an Arizona hotel on Tuesday evening. He was transported to a hospital and was pronounced dead, the website says.

Just Monday, Warrior appeared on an episode of WWE Raw, where, for the last time, he played the character he made famous, ABC News reported.

Tweets honoring Warrior poured in late Tuesday and early Wednesday, including one from Warrior's former rival Hulk Hogan: "As big as this WRESTLEMANIA week has been,nothing hit me as hard as this moment,I know you are still with me, love HH."

Current wrestling star Triple H also tweeted: "Saddened to announce the passing of the Ultimate Warrior. Icon and friend. My sympathy to his wife Dana and his daughters."